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Nouvelle vague (New Wave) (1990)

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Nouvelle Vague marks the beginning of a period in Jean-Luc Godard's career in which he made films that looked back on his previous work. In these retrospective films, Godard asked himself whether it is possible to continue as a film director under the conditions imposed by international commercial cinema. Appropriately enough, Nouvelle Vague concerns the return of a man (Roger Lennox / Richard Lennox, played by Alain Delon, superstar of 60s and 70s international cinema) who may or may not have

Unrated, 1 hr. 29 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Interest

Directed By: Jean-Luc Godard

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1990 Wide

Cast

Alain Delon
Roger Lennox / Richard ...
Domiziana Giordano
Countess Elena Torlato-...
Roland Amstutz
Jules the gardener
Laurence C�te
Jacques Dacqmine
Laure Killing
Christophe Odent
Veronique Muller
Joe Sheridan

Critic Reviews for Nouvelle vague (New Wave)

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Alain Delon stars in what may be the last truly great theatrical feature by Jean-Luc Godard to date.

April 17, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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A good title rather badly used for Jean-Luc Godard's featherweight new film.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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Godard's opening salvo of the '90s sustains an elegiac note to unexpectedly potent effect.

January 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

Nouvelle Vague may be Godard's most complex and layered film, but attempting to unlock its secrets makes it one of his most rewarding.

April 23, 2005 Full Review Source: Cinematic Reflections

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Derek Smith

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Delon, patently no longer his earlier vision of beauty, looks somewhat bemused -- as do emerging audiences.

July 22, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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The challenging experience of watching it is key to understanding what it has to offer.

July 22, 2003 Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com

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Jeremy Heilman

MovieMartyr.com

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December 28, 2003

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